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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 016 Conference AM - 05-01-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> house draft two relating state house draft two relating state construction<00:15:03.440><c> projects
  • </c><00:15:06.639><c> with</c> state construction office manager with state construction office manager
  • ,</c><00:21:22.480><c> design,</c> 146 million for planning, design, 146 million for planning, design
  • Mahalo. including planning, design, and including planning, design, and construction.<00:21:47.760><c
  • </c> will be a complete bar on all state will be a complete bar on all state agencies<00:25:12.799><c
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 229 Conference AM - 05-01-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • state initiatives.
  • </c> relevant to the interests of the state relevant to the interests of the state or<00:10:21.240><c
  • include a partnership between the state include a partnership between the state and<00:10:31.200><c>
  • </c> also requires the Hawaii sister state also requires the Hawaii sister state and<00:10:36.840><c>
  • </c> state with conservation sanctuaries. state with conservation sanctuaries.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 04-30-2026 12:00pm

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • ,</c><00:03:53.960><c> resilience,</c> best of our state, resilience, best of our state, resilience,
  • </c><00:10:33.480><c> LGBT</c> chair of the Hawaii State LGBT chair of the Hawaii State LGBT LGBTQ+<00
  • In State v.
  • In State v.
  • </c> our state. our state.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 229 Conference PM - 04-30-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • When we discussed this last time, I had stated that I was not comfortable, the House was not comfortable
  • Uh, this is the University of Hawaii facilities and student housing master plan and reports.
  • 00:34:56.840><c> just</c> agreement on a CD1, so if I may just agreement on a CD1, so if I may just state
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 016 Conference AM - 04-30-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • boat harbors and state parks.
  • boat harbors and state parks.
  • On behalf of the state on this project.
  • Senate Bill 2543, Senate Draft 2, House Draft 2, relating to state construction projects.
  • Senate Bill 2543, Senate Draft 2, House Draft 2, relating to state construction projects.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 224 Conference PM - 04-30-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Reconvening on this Thursday, April 30th, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in Conference Room 224 at the HawaiÊ»i State
  • It's Thursday, April 30th, 2026, in Conference Room 224 at the State Capitol.
  • </c><00:05:10.760><c> I</c> legal framework here in the state. I legal framework here in the state.
  • to be chartered uh what it takes to be to be chartered in<00:05:54.640><c> the</c><00:05:54.720><c> state
  • of Hawaii as a in the state of Hawaii as a uh uh uh uh<00:05:57.040><c> artificial</c><00:05:57.480>
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Fri Jan 30, 2026 @ 10:00 AM HST

Economic Development & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • that would have been out of state.
  • <00:33:54.640><c> on</c><00:33:54.799><c> our</c> state procurement office stands on our state procurement
  • </c> fundraising solicitors in this state fundraising solicitors in this state need<00:42:51.599><c>
  • </c> declares the state is a ocean cluster. declares the state is a ocean cluster.
  • </c><01:24:19.760><c> So,</c> uh we have throughout the state. So, uh we have throughout the state.
Bills: HB1629, HB1630, HB1631
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with HB 1829 on marine affairs. Most testimony was in strong support, with speakers from state agencies, ocean-tech companies, startups, nonprofits, and community groups backing the creation of an Office of Marine Affairs and a marine affairs coordinator under HTDC. Supporters said the measure would better coordinate ocean policy, strengthen the blue economy, and help Hawaii capture jobs, investment, and innovation in marine-related industries. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up HTDC-related measures, including HB 1615 and HB 1613, which also drew broad support from business, technology, and economic development interests. Testifiers said the bills would strengthen Hawaii’s technology and innovation ecosystem, support advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity, and help build a more diversified economy with higher-wage jobs. The committee also heard HB 1607 on public procurement and HB 1772 on small business procurement; state procurement staff and several business groups supported efforts to expand opportunities for local firms, while one speaker from the city’s economic revitalization commission argued that a flat 5% preference could help keep more revenue and jobs in-state. On HB 1636 relating to shopping carts, the Hawaii Food Industry Association and Retail Merchants of Hawaii testified in opposition, saying the bill would penalize businesses for carts that are stolen rather than abandoned and would add costs that could especially burden small and local retailers. HB 1810 on charitable solicitation drew support from Goodwill Hawaii and other nonprofits, who said the bill would improve transparency around donation bins and protect donors from misleading for-profit collection practices; the Attorney General’s office asked for a delayed effective date to allow system changes and staffing. HB 1782 on AI and the protection of minors received broad support from state agencies, educators, and advocacy groups, but some business and retail representatives urged narrowing the definition of covered AI services so ordinary customer-service chatbots would not be swept in. Finally, HB 1759 on theft drew opposition from the Public Defender’s Office, which said the bill could create overly harsh penalties and should include defense representation on any task force; the office also noted existing laws already address conspiracy and related conduct.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight May 20th, 2026

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
  • So, Chairs, Massachusetts currently does not have an official state vegetable, even though 15 other states
  • That's something to think about, and Massachusetts... ...other states do.
  • And so anyway, we've had a lease with the state for a long, long time.
  • Massachusetts is up there with top hockey programs in the United States.
Bills: H5088, H5315, H5335, S3061, S3073
Summary: The Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight held a public hybrid hearing with a full house and several members participating in and out due to House and Senate roll calls. The chair reviewed housekeeping rules, noted that testimony is public, and recessed briefly for members to vote before resuming the hearing. The committee then took up several late-filed bills, with elected officials and invited witnesses testifying out of order because of scheduling conflicts. A major theme of the hearing was symbolic designation bills. Representative Joan Meschino testified for a bill making the lobster the official crustacean of the Commonwealth, emphasizing the lobster industry’s role in coastal heritage, sustainability, and the blue economy. Senator Joe Comerford and Representative Homar Gomez testified for bills designating asparagus as the official vegetable, describing Hadley’s long agricultural history, the role of local students in driving the proposal, and the importance of honoring farming families and Western Massachusetts identity. Hadley Elementary students, teachers, and administrators also testified in support, recounting classroom research and community advocacy around the bill. The committee also heard testimony on H. 5315 concerning the Waltham Veterans Memorial Ice Rink. Representative Thomas Stanley, Mayor McCarthy, and Representative Lawn argued for preserving the city’s ability to continue operating the rink, citing more than $4 million in improvements, the rink’s regional youth hockey role, and concerns that changes to leasing rules could jeopardize public access and affordability. Members discussed the broader impact of rink privatization on youth hockey costs and community access, and expressed support for a longer-term or first-refusal arrangement. Finally, Senator Howard testified in support of S. 3061, a narrow property-language change related to the Lowell Innovation Network Corridor at UMass Lowell. He said the amendment would remove an outdated reversionary clause tied to prior public-access concerns and help clear the way for redevelopment expected to generate billions in economic activity, jobs, housing, and tax revenue. The hearing concluded after additional virtual testimony from the Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association supporting the lobster designation bill, and the committee then voted to close the hearing.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules REVISED Feb 19th, 2026 at 11:30 am

Administrative Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 1273 creates the Oklahoma State Agency Board and Commission Review Task Force.
  • The job of the task force will be to review the efficiency, effectiveness, and necessity of all state
  • internal memorandums that they've got based on state law.
  • Last year, we had some of that going on in the State Department of Education.
  • Other states, by the way, are doing this.
Bills: HJR1032, SB1273, SB1433
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Appropriations Committee, February 10, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • out across the state.
  • It's not expected out of the state.
  • </c> not it's not expected out of the state. not it's not expected out of the state.
  • </c> the state took over. the state took over.
  • </c><00:25:36.120><c> For</c> State Construction Department. For State Construction Department.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 16th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • session in service to the people of our state.
  • Of that total savings, it saves the state an estimated $30 million in State General Fund alone in House
  • Bacala, provide with respect to capital outlay, capital outlay program for state government, state institutions
  • for judges statewide, a state payment plan adjustment, funding for new positions, increased health insurance
  • for judges statewide, a state payment plan adjustment, funding for new positions to increase in health
Summary: The House convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and received Senate messages, including several Senate bills and resolutions that were referred or laid over. The chamber also adopted a series of House resolutions honoring local organizations, commemorations, and community events, and referred one resolution on climate action to Natural Resources. Several Senate bills were read and referred to the appropriate committees, including measures on peer review confidentiality, higher education research security, pre-K program standards, police civil service, and a memorial highway designation. The main floor business was the budget. The House considered House Bill 1, the general appropriations bill, in Committee of the Whole and reviewed major funding levels and committee changes across state government. The bill included significant funding for early childhood education, higher education, TOPS, health care, corrections, public safety, transportation, and other agencies, along with adjustments tied to LASERS debt payoff, Medicaid, MFP, and various one-time or recurring items. Members heard brief questions on higher education funding and DOTD road needs, but no amendments were offered on the floor during the schedule-by-schedule review. HB 1 was reported from Committee of the Whole with amendments and then finally passed by a vote of 104 yeas. The House then took up House Bills 2 and 3, the capital outlay bill and the omnibus bond authorization act, both of which were explained as the financing measures for the capital program. HB 2 emphasized limited member project funding, reallocation of dormant projects, and bundling of projects to move them forward more efficiently; HB 3 authorized the bond sales needed to fund HB 2. Both bills passed unanimously or near-unanimously. The chamber also passed supplemental and fiscal bills including HB 312, HB 313, HB 383, HB 314, HCR 3, HB 983, and HB 1126, covering supplemental appropriations, treasury fund transfers, ancillary funds, hospital assessments, judiciary funding, and legislative expenses. The meeting ended with personal privileges, staff recognition, announcements, and adjournment to Monday at 1:00 p.m.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 16th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Of that total savings, it saves the state an estimated $30 million in State General Fund alone in House
  • in State General Fund for the extension of a pilot program in state activities, a $1 million increase
  • in state general fund for the extension of a pilot program in state activities, $1 million increase
  • commitments out of the State Investment and Infrastructure Improvement Fund, $4.3 million in State General
  • for judges statewide, a state payment plan adjustment, funding for new positions, an increase in health
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/26

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • . state. state.
  • </c> other states. other states.
  • </c> we as a state have promised fosters. we as a state have promised fosters.
  • families in both states.
  • the only state county run uh state that is not doing this yet.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships May 5th, 2025

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

Transcript Highlights:
  • estate, but we don't I feel like the property taxpayers should be on the hook, and I contested the state
  • common sense safeguard that raises the standard for child welfare and judicial integrity across the state
  • State of Texas, family law case is a $45 transfer fee. It shouldn't be any difference to go from.
  • Child support as calculated in Texas is one of only is well out of date and only only one of two states
  • I'm Guy Herm, representing Statutory Probate Courts of the State of Texas.